How many syllables in inept?
Syllables in inept
2
in·ept
Inept has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say inept
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪˈnɛpt/ 2 syllables, in-EPT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 5 |
To count it yourself, say inept slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ept. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with inept
- except
- kept
- accept
- stepped
- slept
- swept
- intercept
- adept
- wept
- crept
- leapt
- prepped
- leaped
- precept
- overstepped
- windswept
Questions
- How many syllables are in inept?
- Inept has two syllables.
- How do you divide inept into syllables?
- Inept divides as in-ept.
- Which syllable is stressed in inept?
- The second syllable (in-EPT).